Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 97: The Daughter of a Hooker

Chapter 97: The Daughter of a Hooker

Rain shook her head at the lengths Dina would go to just to humiliate and kick her out. Keeping her composure, she smiled calmly at her sister and said, "Last time I checked, Dina, I’m no longer part of the Clayton family. My invitation was as a separate guest."

Dina arched an eyebrow, clearly ready to argue more, but before she could, a sweet voice interrupted. "Rain Clayton?"

Rain turned to see Vernice herself approaching. Even in her fifties, Vernice exuded elegance and grace, looking younger than her years with an undeniable aura of authority that hushed the murmurs around them.

"Oh, yes, Miss Vernice!" Dina seized the moment, her smirk widening. "I’m glad you’re here to clear this up. This woman used our family name to sneak in. Someone like her shouldn’t be at an event like this." She glared at Rain, her eyes filled with a mix of satisfaction and disdain.

Vernice frowned, looking between them before settling her gaze on Rain. "Are you Rain Clayton?" she asked directly.

Before Rain could respond, Dina jumped in. "Yes, she’s Rain Clayton, my illegitimate half-sister. We don’t allow her to attend family events because she’s a shame to the family. Let me handle this and get her removed—she’s causing quite a scene." She turned to the security guard, snapping, "What are you waiting for? Get rid of that intruder!"

Before the guard could act, Vernice grabbed Rain’s wrist, completely ignoring Dina’s tirade. "Attorney Rain Clayton," Vernice said warmly, "I’ve been waiting to meet you! You have no idea how excited I am to finally put a face to the name."

The guard hesitated, looking uncertain, but Vernice’s grip on Rain’s arm tightened, and her tone grew icy as she addressed Dina. "I don’t care what you or your family think, Dina. I’m hosting this event, and Rain is a *very* special guest tonight."

Dina’s face turned crimson, her smug expression crumbling into shock and embarrassment. Rain met her sister’s gaze evenly, refusing to gloat but feeling a quiet triumph nonetheless.

"Now, if you’ll excuse us," Vernice added sharply, pulling Rain gently along. "We have far more important matters to attend to than this nonsense."

As they walked away, Rain could hear the low whispers of guests who had witnessed the scene. Dina’s attempt to humiliate her had failed, and for once, Rain felt victorious.

Once they were a safe distance away, Vernice sighed, clearly amused. "I was wondering why that brat suddenly asked me to come down."

"Brat?" Rain asked, slightly confused as they continued toward the grand staircase.

"Yes, the brat who practically begged me to fetch his wife." Vernice smiled knowingly, nodding toward the top of the stairs. Rain’s heart skipped a beat as her eyes landed on Alexander, standing there with his usual stoic expression. His predatory grey eyes, partially hidden by his spectacles, locked onto making Rain’s pulse quicken.

"My husband," Rain murmured dreamily, her lips curving into a wide smile. Without hesitation, she walked up to Alexander and possessively looped her arm around his, feeling a surge of pride and joy. Yes, this man was hers.

*****

Dina’s face flushed an even deeper red, her anger bubbling over. One of her friends, sensing her growing frustration, leaned in and whispered, "Your half-sister must have some serious connections, Dina. Vernice herself just escorted her to the VIP section! That floor is for important guests only."

Dina scowled, barely able to contain her fury. "Connections?" she spat, her face twitching in disgust. "She must’ve hooked up with some old rich guy. That’s how she gets by."

"What? But you said your sister is already married to a nobody, right?" her friend asked, clearly confused. "So, are you saying she’s got some other rich man on the side? Like an old sponsor?"

Dina’s expression darkened. "She’s the daughter of a hooker! What else can you expect? So what if she’s married? The blood of a whore is in her veins. This is who she is, and that explains everything!" Dina’s voice dripped with venom, lashing out at Rain’s sudden rise to recognition.

The sight of Rain being treated with respect while she was left humiliated filled her with seething resentment.

Just then, two security guards approached her. "Miss Dina Clayton?"

"Yes?" she snapped, her irritation growing.

"Can you please come with us for a moment?" one of the guards asked, his voice polite but firm.

Dina’s eyes narrowed as her frustration boiled over. "What for?!" she demanded, her voice rising. "I’ve already had enough with my half-sister parading around like she belongs here, and now you’re pestering me too?"

The security guard remained calm, ignoring her outburst. "The host of the event has requested that we quietly escort you out for causing a commotion. Please come with us peacefully, or we’ll have no choice but to remove you by force."

Dina’s jaw dropped. "What?! Are you all out of your minds? You’re kicking me out? Me?! I’m the legitimate daughter of the Clayton family, not that lowlife!"

The second security guard spoke up, his tone firm but professional. "Miss, please don’t make a scene. If you resist, the host will have no choice but to press charges. We ask that you leave quietly, or we will be forced to escalate the situation."

Dina’s eyes widened in disbelief as she realized the CCTV footage clearly captured everything that had transpired. Her friends stood awkwardly beside her, unsure of how to react to the unfolding drama.

"I can’t believe this is happening!" Dina fumed, her fists clenched at her sides. "This trash event is kicking me out? For what? For telling the truth about that girl’s real background?"

Ignoring her rant, the security guards moved in closer, ready to remove her if necessary. Dina glanced around, noticing the curious gazes of onlookers who had gathered to witness her public downfall. Humiliated, she begrudgingly allowed the guards to lead her toward the exit.

Just as she was being escorted out, a familiar voice called out. "Dina!" Paul who just arrived rushed over. "Paul!" Dina exclaimed, her voice cracking slightly as she tried to regain control of the situation. "Can you believe this? They’re kicking me out for no reason!"

Paul frowned, looking at the security guards, then back at Dina. "What’s going on here?"